Mrs. Vernis Louise Hughes, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Mrs. Hughes was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  She was born on May 29, 1926 to the late Ollie and Sallie Dowdy Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Warren Hughes. Mrs. Hughes was the last of five children.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter Charlotte Hughes, sons Charles Hughes, Bobby Hughes (Bridget), and Michael Hughes, all of Dahlonega; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Dahlonega Memorial Park.  The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home